PERSONAL BEST And no
PERSONAL BEST And no other product or pigment makes as powerful, or personal, a statement, whether you opt for a vivid hue (spring runways were rife with crimson, fuchsia, orange red and plum), go for girlie pale pink, or settle for a barely there balm. Luckily, for all kinds of lipstick lovers (and the people who kiss them), the latest formulas are light, super hydrating, easy to apply and forgiving – forget feathering or the need for a pencil. Liner is pretty much passe. “Bright and darker shades are more modern without it, not so early-1990s power lip,” says Chanel celebrity make-up artist Kate Lee. And versatility is key. Take indie brand Tatcha’s first lipstick. A gorgeous, long-lasting vermilion shade inspired by traditional geisha make-up, Kyoto Red Silk was designed to flatter any skin tone. Now, we’re talking – and it’s not just lip service. ♦ — Sandra Ballentine 10 LIP-SMACKIN’ FAVOURITES A quintessentially feminine gesture or vixen war paint – these days, anything goes CHANEL Rouge Coco Ultra Hydrating Lip Color Twenty-nine gorgeous shades loaded with natural moisturisers like jojoba and mimosa butters and sunflower wax. chanel.com ESTÉE LAUDER Pure Color Envy Shine Sculpting Lipstick A new formulation that imparts a sheerer, shinier finish. esteelauder.com DIOR Rouge Dior Brilliant Lipshine Twelve hues inspired by Rouge No 999, the signature red hue that Christian Dior introduced at his first runway show in 1947. saksfifthavenue.com NARS Audacious Lipstick A rich, creamy formula in shades ranging from magenta to pinky coral. narscosmetics.com BY TERRY Terrybly Velvet Rouge Liquid Velvet Lipstick The lip lacquer’s oddly shaped applicator helps you contour and fill with easy precision. beauty.com CLARINS Instant Light Lip Balm Perfector A lip balm-lipstick hybrid that locks in moisture and plays up your natural lip tone. clarins.com GIORGIO ARMANI Rouge Ecstasy Lipstick The Maharajah shade is an intensely vibrant pink inspired by the saturated colours of Indian embroideries. armanibeauty.com RMS Lip Shine The most lushly pigmented of the organic brands, make-up artist Rose-Marie Swift’s line uses coconut oil for hydration. rmsbeauty.com CHARLOTTE TILBURY K.I.S.S.I.N.G Lipstick The line features seed extracts from the lipstick tree, originally discovered by Native American women to paint and protect their lips. bergdorfgoodman.com KJAER WEIS Lip Tint Three new shades in pink and bluish tones packaged in a uniquely beautiful slide-open compact. kjaerweis.com Saving Face A quartet of invigorating new beauty elixirs combine cutting-edge formulas with silky skin CRÈME DE LA MER honours its commitment to the company’s core inspiration – the seas – for World Oceans Day with a limited-edition deep-blue design for its oft-lauded moisturising day cream. cremedelamer.com POMMADE DIVINE – a corrective cure-all dating back to the 18th century – softens the derma and even alleviates burns, bruises and chapped lips with a special blend of essential oils, shea butter, jojoba and spices. pommadedivine.com CODAGE’s latest in a line of acclaimed anti-ageing elixirs is the velvety Crème Contour des Yeux, designed to lighten dark under-eye circles and reduce puffiness. codageparis.com ESTÉE LAUDER has harnessed the potential of the rare black diamond truffle for the Re-Nutriv Ultimate Diamond Transformative Energy Creme, which rejuvenates the epidermis with fresh, younger-looking contours. esteelauder.com COURTESY MANUFACTURERS 34 DEPARTURES-INTERNATIONAL.COM
To Good Health A Teutonic Trio With a tradition in the art of wellness dating back to Roman times, Germans know a thing or two about sybaritic pursuits. They have been taking to the waters, dreaming up cures and soothing aches and pains with novel therapies, products and treatments for centuries. Now, three recently unveiled havens of quietude, each proffering a different philosophy, are drawing new international converts to the country’s lush southern surrounds. Here, a tried-and-tested precis – plus, the latest from the heart of Central Europe. HANS GEORG ESCH T he Detox Lanserhof Tegernsee Waakirchen, Bavaria WHO GOES? Guests who check into the Lanserhof aren’t looking for relaxation alone – they come to completely revive their system. Many are propagandizing regulars, who leave room in their calendar for a detox at least once a year and recruit friends and colleagues. THE EXPERIENCE Though based around the time-tested ethos of the LANS Med Concept of its sister resort in Lans, Tyrol, the recently opened Tegernsee outpost has come to outshine its predecessor. Architect Christoph Ingenhoven, a regular at LANS Tyrol, has translated seclusion and regeneration into the design of the resort. Guests travel along a steep, winding street before arriving at the minimalist mountain top refuge with 70 rooms and suites. Subtle hues together with ample light and natural woods join vast views of Alpine foothills and the Tegernsee Lake to make for a warm, inviting atmosphere. THE PROGRAMME At the very heart of the LANS Med Concept – which requires a minimum stay of seven days – is a therapeutic » DEPARTURES-INTERNATIONAL.COM 35
